New era WBL: personalised approach through structured digitalisation PROcess

<< Background >>The presentation of the project is motivated by the needs in vocational training and work-based learning (WBL), both at the European and partnership levels. The challenges of Covid-19 include adapting WBL processes to digital environments. The gap in digital skills is acknowledged, aiming to equip educators and students with digital tools to enhance employability. It aligns with EU priorities to modernize vocational training and bridge the gap between education and employment. Partnership needs include improving internship management and providing support to non-accredited schools. The project addresses the needs of VET schools, educators, and businesses to enhance training through digital platforms. It aims to improve vocational education, student employability, and collaboration between education and the economy.<< Objectives >>The project aimed to strategically address the challenges posed by the pandemic crisis by promoting digital education as a fundamental EU policy response. Operationally, it aimed to:1.Support key actors - teachers, students, and company tutors in vocational training: Providing tools and resources to effectively manage WBL.2.Develop high-quality digital content: Creating materials targeted at students and teachers to bridge the generational gap.3.Promote innovative intergenerational training: Facilitating peer learning across different age groups. Overall, the project aimed to contribute to the transformation of European education and training systems, promote lifelong learning for the digital age, and improve employability, reduce social inequalities, and foster sustainable competitiveness within the EU.<< Implementation >>The project implementation involved 10 partners from 7 countries, spanning from VET education and business sectors, with an additional 14 associated partners. We adopted a step-by-step approach, primarily utilizing Design Thinking methodology. Activities engaged VET students, WBL teachers/coordinators, company tutors, and businesses. R1 - WBL DIGITAL APPROACH: User target research, digital platform development for WBL training processes, improvements based on co-creative workshop results. R2 - TUTORIALS THROUGH CBL APPROACH: Development of tutorials using the Challenge Based Learning approach. Multiplier Events: Company and vocational training seminars to raise awareness, disseminate project results, and promote adoption of work-based training. Key cross-cutting activities included management, communication, transnational partner meetings, monitoring, and evaluation. We aimed to enhance user experience, promote stakeholder cooperation, and provide additional training opportunities for work-based training actors.<< Results >>The project has yielded several tangible outcomes:IMPLEMENTATION of R1 - WBL DIGITAL APPROACH:- Development of a digital platform for work-based learning (WBL), targeting IFP students, coordinators, company tutors, and teachers, with matchmaking functionalities - INPRAXI.ONLINE.- Refinement of results based on co-creative workshops, ensuring alignment with user needs.- Validation and fine-tuning of interim results through company and vocational training seminars, promoting stakeholder engagement.IMPLEMENTATION of R2 - TUTORIALS THROUGH CBL APPROACH:- Creation of tutorials using the Challenge Based Learning (CBL) approach, enriching learning experiences.- Release of tutorials on the INPRAXI.ONLINE platform, providing accessible educational resources.MULTIPLIER EVENTS:- Organization of seminars for companies and company tutors, coordinators, IFP teachers, and company students in partner countries to promote the INPRAXI.ONLINE digital platform and TUTORIALS.- Dissemination of project results and promotion of innovative work-based learning practices (WBL).